blindjim
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| What should my next upgrade be? Your best experience Plus 1 on upgrading DAC & streaming system.Several approaches in and around a DAC upgrade today. If one you like does not support some file types or bit rates, another streaming device may be in order, like Aurender, Micro Rendu, etc. Sifting... | |
| On/Off Switch OPIf I were building an amp the power switch would be a concern. If I’m not building one, but buying one, altering it would be of no value to me. I mean, why? Why fix something that is not broken?Manufactures decide on what kind, type, and level o... | |
| Short of running new, dedicated 15 or 20 amp lines for audio, what can I do here? @OPDon’t know your situation as to what an Electrician might run you to add a couple ded ckts, and one should always run at least two, as the cost will be about the same as it is for one, generally. If both are coming from and going to the same pl... | |
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| stereo receiver recommendations @ethos123Apparently no consideration was given to adding a tuner to an Integrated amp. As separates there may well be some advantages there if you think about it.. One thing to keep in mind is the budget. So far you’ve not said what it is, or wha... | |
| $3000 Speaker Search ELAC loudspeakershttps://www.elac.com/product/as-61/?r=usAndrew Jones. TAD. Infinity. Focale. I may have missed others he has designed speakers for or with.His new ELAC stand monitors come in exactly where your budget lives. Check out the CES 2017... | |
| Power Cords about any particular PC being less than or greater than...Regardless of what anyone says about anything, their account is a subjective one. based on a particular set of parameters, or system goods and their preffs or EXP.s in all, however it is o... | |
| Hum problem swampwalker1. Hum not present when Atma S30 amp in system.For me, interchanging in and out amps would be enough for me to point a finger right at where the issue resides. All else being equal and it appears so.That move alone should resolve any s... | |
| What do you consider the most musical speakers—$15000 & under What do you consider the most musical speakers—$15000 & under Most any loudspeaker mated well to the room and matched properly with upstream components with synergy being the goal.I’d rather have $100K upstream of $10K to $20K speakers , t... | |
| Speakers are the first piece of the puzzle sorry for being late getting back.@addyson815Thanks for the thoughtful reply.= = = = = =@itzhak1969Agreed.= = = = = @ nonoiseMany many thanks.= == = @islandmandanCongrats Dan. Tanks.@helomech > Whether it’s prudent to buy a particular part of t... | |
| Velodyne DD-18 vs Martin Logan BF 12” Velodyne DD 18. It has some corection and perhaps your HT proc does too.Would more subs be better? Depends. I like the idea of having one for the rear surrounds. One for the mains. Even though there is usually but one dedicated sub track. Using an... | |
| Linestage search 1. EAR 868 (used)2. Coincident Statement Linestage (used)A couple 3 years ago I accompanied a friend to go audition a pair of AZ Adagio floor standing speakers. Gorgeous looking speakers, by the way.The setup had EAR 100w amps. I asked of the pr... | |
| What do you consider the most musical speakers—$15000 & under How about combining words? Musically accurate!I can’t see how speakers can evade either adjective if it is to be considered as very good or beyond.Speakers should sound like the musical information they need to create. Horns = horns. Trumpets shou... | |
| How important is the rack you use for your components hi. a very over looked topic. Rife with cnotroversy.Plus one for newbieOnce you get a little bit along you’ll find a good rack, and or stands for amp or other components will indeed help focus the sonic elements. It will appear or at lest it appr... | |
| SACD vs. Blu-Ray for audio quality/sonics hi,If I understand the question correctly, I think this is gonna be a topic with a variable that can not be over come. Possibly even several variables.I feel the issue would at least have to be decided using a multi format player with the same in... |